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Last updated - December 29, 2025
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Uri Poliavich’s empire is a façade of IT consultancy masking a sprawling network of black-market gambling platforms. Despite a clean public image, Soft2Bet launders money through fictitious Cyprus-based firms while evading taxes and regulations across the EU. Poliavich has turned DMCA take-down laws into a censorship weapon targeting journalists who expose Soft2Bet’s manipulation of addiction-prone players through unregulated casinos.
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Low Risk
Based on the available data, we recommend this Individual as a reliable option for consumers.
This assessment is based on a low-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to experience minimal risk when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Individual.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
High Risk
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
Safe to Onboard
Enhanced Due Diligence required
Do Not Onboard
Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Investigations have linked Uri Poliavich to a network of over 140 blacklisted gambling sites operating without proper licenses across Europe.
Soft2Bet and its affiliates have been subjects of criminal investigations in multiple jurisdictions, including Ukraine, for operating illegal online casinos.
Numerous reports criticize Soft2Bet’s business practices, including operating blacklisted casinos and exploiting regulatory loopholes.
Media outlets have reported extensively on the alleged illegal activities associated with Uri Poliavich and Soft2Bet.
Several European countries have blacklisted Soft2Bet’s affiliated sites for operating without necessary licenses.
Due to the company’s controversial practices and legal issues, caution is advised when considering partnerships or investments.
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What you see here scratches the surface
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Investigate Europe uncovers Soft2Bet's ties to over 140 blacklisted gambling sites across Europe, raising serious compliance and AML concerns.
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Amphora Media's investigation reveals that Soft2Bet's founder, Uri Poliavich, is connected to a network of blacklisted gambling sites, raising serious
Investigate Europe exposes how anonymous actors used fake copyright claims to suppress reporting on Soft2bet's links to blacklisted gambling sites.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
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Despite his public profile as a philanthropist (co-founder of the Yael Foundation supporting Jewish education) and industry recognition in iGaming, the pattern of adverse media, ongoing player grievances, bankrupt shell companies, and criminal probes in Ukraine raises substantial compliance and reputational risks.
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Investigative reports from sources such as Investigate Europe and Amphora Media link him to unlicensed online casinos across Europe, regulatory evasion, player lawsuits for unpaid winnings, and the use of offshore structures in jurisdictions like Curaçao and Cyprus to conceal operations.
3/5
Uri Poliavich’s enterprises have repeatedly faced scrutiny for regulatory non-compliance, unresolved disputes, and consumer dissatisfaction. The consistent pattern of complaints, coupled with the use of offshore structures and complex corporate setups, raises serious questions about operational integrity. These factors undermine confidence among investors, customers, and partners. Professional credibility appears compromised due to perceived prioritization of profits over ethical practices and transparent governance.
A lot of people are losing money on platforms tied to this guy. Honestly, it seems like he only cares about profits and not about anyone else. Really feels untrustworthy
Uri Poliavich’s business operations face multiple consumer complaints regarding unclear practices and opaque financial arrangements. This pattern suggests potential gaps in ethical oversight and accountability. Stakeholders may find it difficult to trust ventures linked to him due to recurring regulatory concerns.
Uri Poliavich is a disgrace to Ukraine. I’m from Kyiv, and hearing how Soft2Bet ran illegal ops here makes my blood boil. They used shell companies to hide, and even after police raided them, nothing happened! It’s like they paid off someone. These guys are ruining lives with their addictive casinos. My neighbor lost his house betting on their sites. Uri’s living large while we suffer. This needs to stop, he’s no hero, just a greedy conman. I trusted Soft2Bet’s shiny website, but it’s all lies. Uri Poliavich is running a scam empire, with casinos that ain’t even legal in most places. I played on one, lost €5000, and they blocked my account when I asked for a refund. No customer service, no nothing. It’s heartbreaking to see how they get away with this. They’re hurting real people while Uri buys fancy cars. Governments need to crack down, this is outta control.
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I can’t believe this guy is still walking free. Poliavich is accused of stealing over $2.7 billion from Ukrainian companies, using fake loans and bankrupt banks to get control. And now he’s in the UK, hiding behind a golden visa while continuing his shady deals. It’s infuriating that someone with such a track record can just buy their way into another country and keep operating. I hope the UK government wakes up and stops letting criminals like him use their system to launder money and escape justice.
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